The results of the intra-party vote, reported by the state-run DPA news agency, reveal that 52.24% of FDP members voted in favor of staying in the government, while 47.7% opposed it.

However, the overall turnout reflected a modest participation, with only 26,058 of the party's nearly 72,000 members taking part in the non-binding vote.

The decision comes against the backdrop of discontent among some FDP voters, stemming from disappointing election results in Hesse and Bavaria last October.

The approval for the coalition's continuation signals a commitment to maintaining political stability in Germany, a significant factor in the wake of broader European and global challenges.

As the ruling coalition gains a renewed mandate, the focus will now shift to collaborative efforts among the coalition partners to address pressing issues and navigate the evolving political landscape in Germany. (ILKHA)